With the national Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits expected to expire on Nov. 1 due to the federal shutdown, we’re sharing resources for food and ways to help those in need. Access Food Some food banks require membership or pre-registration to use their services. Here are three local food Read more
Because wipes don’t break down like toilet paper, they can: How You Can Help Put these items in the trash — not the toilet: Although many brands of disposable wipes are labeled “flushable,” they don’t actually break down like toilet paper. When flushed, they can block pipes, damage pumps, and Read more
Beginning Monday, September 29, 2025, we’ll be online with the new processor. Your online credentials will remain the same – you will NOT need to re-register with a new login name or password. You may need to re-link your utility account number, which can be found on your bill. You Read more
Help bring holiday magic to local kids with the Community Toybox! Donate toys, gift cards, or funds—or volunteer your time. Every gift supports families in our community.
After nearly two years of litigation, demolition of Sumner’s Ryan House is proceeding July 24-26. Contractors will salvage reusable items from the house that can be safely removed. All salvaged items will be safely stored and made available for the Ryan family to retrieve. “This house has served us well Read more
Through the summer, Sumner took the steps to form a Transportation Benefit District (TBD) and fund it with a 0.1% sales tax that will go into effect in 2026. Already used by most neighboring cities in Pierce and King Counties, this District is a way to fund street maintenance and Read more
Our revitalization project for Heritage Park and Hops Alley is underway. The contractors have mobilized onsite and wrapped up survey & utility locates. Next up: erosion control, demolition in Heritage Park & Hops Alley, and utility potholing through May 2. Stay in the loop—click below to follow for project updates!
Sumner has a long tradition with agriculture that continues today. It may look a little different than you’re picturing from the 1900s. As we mentioned last week, Knutson Farms has been farming daffodils and rhubarb in the valley for decades. Now, they offer more visitor-focused options like the Spring Bloom Read more
The City of Sumner is preparing to replace the aging Stewart Road Bridge over the Stuck River. Built in 1936, the current bridge is structurally deficient, seismically vulnerable, load-restricted, and lacks adequate space for pedestrians and cyclists. Key Project Highlights: Stay Informed: For complete details, background information, detour maps, and Read more
Full RFQ available at https://sumnerwa.gov/bids/ The City of Sumner solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in providing professional services in the area of environment planning, regulatory compliance, and stormwater modeling. Services are expected to last one (1) year with the option for the City of Sumner to extend for Read more